Herbert Cock (7 October 1900 – January 1977) was an English professional

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who played as a

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and made one appearance in the

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for

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Career

In late January 1921, Cock joined

on a contract running until the end of the 1920–21 season. He made one appearance in the

, playing in a 1–0

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defeat to

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on 7 May 1921. He subsequently joined Queens Park Rangers and then

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in September 1921, but failed to make a senior appearance for either club.

Personal life

Cock was the younger brother of footballers Jack and Donald. Prior to joining Brentford in January 1921, he served in the Royal Navy.

Career statistics

References

English footballers English Football League players Brentford F.C. players 1900 births 1977 deaths Men's association football forwards Royal Navy sailors Footballers from Slough 20th-century Royal Navy personnel {{England-footy-forward-1900s-stub